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Getaround raises $140M as revenue doubles during COVID

By Mitra Sorrells | October 15, 2020

Having now raised $600 million in total, Getaround says it will work toward reaching profitability. Read More

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Touchless tech: COVID has accelerated the digital evolution in tours and activities

By Linda Fox | October 14, 2020

How the tours and activities sector is evolving to a touchless future. Read More

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Booking.com to axe hotel tools on BookingSuite

By Kevin May | October 14, 2020

The OTA is turning off its BookingSuite array of tools and services for accommodation providers. Read More

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Skyscanner, Expedia, Hopper on need for transparency in travel retailing

By Mitra Sorrells | October 14, 2020

At an ATPCO virtual event, product managers from the three companies shared how they are adapting to the new needs of customers. Read More

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American Express GBT acquires 30SecondsToFly to boost corporate traveler experience

By Linda Fox | October 13, 2020

American Express GBT says the acquisition of 30SecondsToFly will enable it to offer more self-service options to travelers. Read More

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VIDEO: Understanding a new world for tours in travel

By Kevin May | October 13, 2020

Will tour operators be left behind or find a new purpose? And will the world of connected local tours and activities revive completely? Brands operating in this space are trying their best to... Read More

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VIDEO: Travelers fear catching virus, losing money amid COVID pandemic

By Mitra Sorrells | October 13, 2020

At least two-thirds of respondents say they worry they may contract COVID-19 during travel or while in a destination. Read More

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Thayer Ventures creates offshoot to raise $175M via an IPO

By Kevin May | October 12, 2020

The IPO move for the subsidiary will give it the opportunity to merge or acquire businesses that would benefit from access to the public markets. Read More

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10 learnings from 10 months of seismic changes in the travel industry

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | October 12, 2020

Travel industry executives give their views on recovery in the travel industry at WebInTravel's TravelZero.0 event. Read More

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Sounding Off: Sustainability efforts in travel can't be all talk, little action

By PhocusWire | October 9, 2020

Sustainability needs to remain firmly on the corporate agenda and travelers must vote with their wallets, supporting those with solid green strategies. Read More

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VIDEO: How travel companies can create a more “equal and human” workplace

By Mitra Sorrells | October 9, 2020

Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, Festive Road's Caroline Strachan shares three concepts employers should keep in mind to create an inclusive workplace. Read More

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VIDEO: Travel businesses in Asia spot pockets of recovery

By Linda Fox | October 8, 2020

Domestic travel is recovering across Asia but experts believe a vaccine is key to international travel, in both the leisure and business segments. Read More

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VIDEO: How COVID-19 is shifting the dynamic between hotels and short-term rentals

By Mitra Sorrells | October 8, 2020

A panel of industry leaders debates the shifting hospitality landscape at Phocuswright Europe 2020. Read More

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How airlines are scrambling to provide passengers with touchless technology

By Linda Fox | October 7, 2020

Minimum viable product has taken on a new meaning for airlines as they rush to meet the need for contactless solutions. But how do carriers work out what to prioritize? Read More

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VIDEO: Expedia Group on its recovery agenda and traveler sentiment

By Kevin May | October 7, 2020

President of Expedia Business Services Ariane Gorin outlines the company's strategy and thought process around bringing travelers and partners back to some sense of normality. Read More

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